As a techie person, I can’t help but notice the huge online and social media gap that exists between many parents and their kids. This is due to several factors, most are originating from the parents’ side. Whether the parents are technically challenged, don't have an online presence, are not up-to-date with the latest trends and platforms or simply just lack the proper communication with their kids on all things digital. Being a dad for a 10 and 7 year-old…
I have been a fan of Mario, the mustachioed plumber, since I was 10 years old. I still remember receiving the best gift any kid wished for back in 1987, the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System). I spent the following years playing all the Nintendo classics: Mario Bros, Super Mario Bros 2 and 3, Duck Hunt, 1943, Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out and others. When I saw Shigeru Miyamoto, the game’s chief designer, also know as the “Father of Mario” announcing Super Mario Run back in…
I spent some time using the Surface Pro 4, it's a cool but expensive all-in-one device, here are my thoughts on its key features -
Price: The Surface Pro 4 comes with a huge price range varying from $999 for the (128 / Intel Core i5 - 4GB RAM) to $2,699 for the (1TB / Intel Core i7 - 16GB RAM)
It’s a bit on the expensive side, when the lower-end model is compared to a tablet and when the higher-end is compared to a notebook.
I’ve been around the digital startup ecosystem for several years now. I had the privilege to participate in the mentoring and coaching processes of many of the startups as well as taking part in several jury panels. One thing is certain along the process, many people will fail. This does not mean that they did not try their best, or that they had a bad product. But, in a competitive environment, a selection process takes place, and only a handful…
The Huawei P9 phone was actually released back in April, but I never managed to try it thoroughly until few weeks ago. What makes this phone extra special is the fact that is was co-engineered with Leica, the notorious camera / lens maker and was packed with a dual-lens camera. Overview: The phone was aimed to primarily compete with the Samsung S7, sold at around $480, it stands out as a very competitive device. The Huawei P9 is not the…
Gooligan, a new malware campaign, has already infected more than a million Google accounts so far and is reaching around 13,000 accounts daily. Gooligan steals authentication tokens that can be used to access data from Google Play, Gmail, Docs, Photos, Drive and more.
You’ve got to respect H&M for setting the creative bar high this Christmas. H&M collaborated with Wes Anderson in order to create a 3 minute film, titled Come Together”. It stars Adrien Brody as a train conductor named Ralph whose train is delayed on Christmas day, so Ralph gets to work in order to save the holiday for his passengers. Wes Anderson is considered to be one of the best directors / screen writers in Hollywood.
For all the superhero fans, you wouldn’t wanna miss the biggest crossover event on TV this week. DC Comics and The CW will give you an unprecedented event, by overarching one story accross 4 different superhero series. It will start on Monday with Supergirl, continues on Tuesday with The Flash, Wednesday with Arrow and Thursday with DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. The events rotate around the superhero cast from the 4 different series, teaming up to fight off dangerous alien invaders…
Whether you're an amateur runner, a parent with kids, or even a semi-pro. Here's a list of tips and gadgets, to help you get the most out of your tech devices during the Marathon. Pro runners participating in the longer distance runs, are advised not to carry several items, and stick to the fitness trackers to avoid being tired by the extra weight and distracted during the long run. Charge Your Smartphone: Make sure your battery is fully charged the night…
Nothing drives me crazy more than seeing people’s passwords unsecured and publicly displayed on their devices. People just don’t realize that their privacy, confidentiality and money are at risk. Passwords should never be stored on notes and memo apps but rather on specialized secure softwares. I’ve seen so many crazy homemade recipes for storing and hiding passwords, these old school methods used to work in the early computer days but don’t do the trick anymore. Till date, many people still store their…
